Aerospace engineering is the advanced engineering stream which deals with the designing, construction, development, testing and maintenance of aircrafts, spacecraft, missiles, satellites & their associated mechanisms like aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, flight mechanics, propulsion, avionics, hydraulics, navigation, control systems etc.

Aerospace Engineering Course in India

Aerospace engineering course in India is been offered by many government / private universities & colleges including premier institutes like Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) & many others.

Aerospace engineering course is typically of four years duration in undergraduate level & on completion either B.E. or B.Tech has been awarded to the graduates while PG degrees like M.Tech / MS / M.E has been awarded to the students.

In India some institutions also refer Aerospace engineering as “Aeronautical Engineering” though there is no significant difference between the two in terms of scope & employability.

Short-Term Courses

Many institutions are offering short term specialized courses to get into the field. Some of the courses are listed below

• Introduction to Aviation Engineering

• Aircraft Electrical & Instrument Systems

• Avionics Design & Maintenance

• Aircraft Systems

• Airframe Maintenance Procedures

• Aero Engine Maintenance & Overhauling

• Fuel and Lubrication Management

• Flight Safety and Airworthiness

• Repair and Maintenance of Composite Aircraft Structures

Job Opportunities

Job opportunities for aerospace / aeronautical engineers are available in Carriers like Airlines & Helicopter Operators, Air Force, Defence Ministry, companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), National Aeronautics Limited (NAL), Space & Defense research organizations like ISRO, DRDO, Aviation Equipment Companies, and many others.

Roles offered to Aerospace Engineers

Roles offered to aerospace engineers are diversified in nature. Some of these are as

• Design Engineer

• Operation Engineer

• Material Engineer

• Testing Engineer

• Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineer

• Maintenance Engineer

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A common question among engineering students & parents is what the difference between B.Tech and B.E course is. Many think that B.E has been offered by government institutions only while other believes that B.Tech has higher job prospects than B.E. But, the reality is something else.

Below are the key differentiators between the two courses

It is important to note that during job interviews recruiters consider candidates skills over nomenclature of the degrees.

Some common misconceptions about the courses are

• Private sector prefers B.Tech degree holders

• E students cannot go for industrial trainings

• E students are not eligible to purse M.Tech

It is advised to the students to consider other points like Recognition, Placement, College Infrastructure, Industry association, Faculty rather than course name.

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Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) is one of the popular professional undergraduate program in India. With the evolution of digital ecosystem & cashless economy, the scope of computer / IT courses including BCA has drastically increased.

The natural advantage BCA graduates enjoys compared to Engineering graduates is the course duration which help them to hit the job market 12 months before the students pursuing four year engineering course.

A large number of software & IT companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM & many others have diverted their hiring strategy from solely recruiting engineering graduates to BCA graduates, as they believe, a BCA graduate possess similar technical skills like that of BE / BTech degree holder. Even in some cases, BCA graduates are leading development projects.

Below are the job opportunities available for BCA graduates

1) Software / Web Development  – Graduates with sound skills in programming languages like HTML, CSS, jQuery, Ajax, PHP, MySQL, ASP, JSP etc. can opt software / web development roles in major IT firms.

2) Mobile App Development – Smart telephony has created tremendous opportunities for IT professionals. With mobile first approach, today every company whether startup or large, are going for their own mobile apps. BCA graduates will knowledge of android & iOS application development can work as “App Developer” or on the freelance projects.

3) Computer Networking / IT Infrastructure Management – Today, computer networking is the lifeline of any company. Any slowdown / connection failure among the computers or with the server can cause huge loss to the business. In order to ensure smooth connectivity, companies usually hire “Network Engineers”.

Also, efficient management of company’s IT Infrastructure including servers, security firewalls, antivirus, database is very extremely important, hence required skilled manpower. BCA graduates with relevant skills are well suited for such profiles.

4) Technical Support – Technical or Tech Support has recently evolved as a prominent role in an organization. Whether it is a product based company or for an internal process, technical support professionals help customers, in-house teams in troubleshooting including desktop support, resolution related to hardware issues etc.

5) Hardware Maintenance – If software or networking is the soul of a business then Hardware is the body. Sophistication in hardware technology needs trained professionals to manage them. BCA graduates with knowledge & interest in hardware management / maintenance can opt for such roles.

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With so many government & private institutions offering engineering courses, it is hard task for students & parents to explore best option for them. One cannot find a perfect destination but yes finding a right option is possible by considering the below points

1) Infrastructure: This is the most important factor to consider while choosing an engineering college. Infrastructure includes classroom, labs, library, workshops, play area, cafeteria, hostel facilities, open area etc. Infrastructure plays an important role in the overall grooming of the students.

2) Faculty: The second point to consider is to explore the number of full time & part time faculty members along with their education qualification. Faculties with industrial experience can help students to attain practical exposure.

3) Placements: Job Placement is an extremely important factor to consider while choosing the college. Enquire about list of recruiters for past batches with the salary packages & job roles offered to the students. For validation of the information provided by the college, try to connect with the alumni / Passouts on social & professional networks to explore their experiences.

4) Industry Association: In today’s competitive job market, it is not just sufficient to complete syllabus & score marks, practical learning is equally important. This can only be possible if the college you are considering has some industry tie-up for skill development / enhancement of the students.

5) Location: Considering college location is also important. Metros cities or close vicinity with the industrial / SEZ / corporate hubs can provide better out of the campus learning & exposure opportunities (industrial visits, internships etc) to the students than a tier-II city.

Apart from above factors, other elements like college reputation, alumni network, leadership managing college, events organized / promoted by the college also play important role in shaping career for the students.

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Engineering remains one of the most sought after educational disciplines in India. Every year thousands of young engineers graduate from different colleges & universities but with the limited number job opportunities for the fresh engineers, competition to get a lucrative career start remains extremely high. Here are a few popular career options after B.Tech / B.E

1) Work as an Engineer – After studying for four years, most graduates prefers to work as an engineer. Campus placement is one of the ways to get into the corporate ecosystem while getting jobs through walk-in interviews is also a way ahead. Graduates choose job roles as per their engineering specialization & preferences.

2) Prepare for Civil Services – Civil services is also a popular career path being opted by many engineering graduates. Unlike, other jobs, civil services offer lucrative job responsibilities & pay checks. Civil services exam has been conducted by UPSC and is the toughest entrance exam in India.

3) Join M.Tech / M.S – Pursing M.Tech degree is a perfect option for the graduates with “technology as a passion”. In India, premier institutions like IITs offer M.Tech in specialized streams while there are many private institutions as well having engineering & technology courses at the PG level. In foreign countries universities offers MS degrees where emphasis has been given on research & innovation.

4) Join MBA – Engineering plus MBA has evolved as most sought after UG & PG combination. Many B-Schools also offers specialized courses for engineering graduates like Operation Management, Digital Marketing etc to gel up the technical expertise of the students with the managerial skills. Even recruiters also prefer candidates with technical background to manage technology driven processes.

5) Join Armed Forces – Defense sector also offers lucrative career opportunities to the engineering graduates under various trades. Now-a-days , armed forces (Army / Navy / Air force / Para Military Forces) have been offering competitive pay packages & perks beside exciting work environment.

6) Go the “Startup” way – Startup ecosystem is booming in India. Investors are funding & mentoring innovative ideas having potential to solve common problems or to fulfill demands. If you have such innovative business idea, you can definitely move forward with it.

Beside the above mentioned options, students also go for short term specialized courses like SAP, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Software development, Software testing to add value to their CVs during job search.

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